The Selective Use of Archaeological Data to Back Fantastical Claims

question 21

Multiple Choice

The selective use of archaeological data to back fantastical claims such as Norse rune stones in Minnesota, Mayan glyphs of aliens, or African sculptors in Mexico are examples of popular __________________.

• A) science
• B) tradition
• C) archaeology
• D) pseudoarchaeology

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Definitions:

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which females use to feed their young.

Milk

A nutrient-rich fluid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals, serving as the primary source of nutrition for their young.

SRY Gene

The SRY Gene is a sex-determining gene on the Y chromosome in males that triggers the development of male physical characteristics.

Determines

Refers to establishing or influencing the outcome or nature of something.